Asia

Seoul: K-Pop, modern architecture, great food

The author’s visit to Korea highlights the blend of traditional and modern elements, showcasing royal palaces alongside a vibrant metropolis. They enjoyed exploring without a tour, engaging with the K-pop culture and local attractions like HiKr Ground and Gwangjang Market. The trip offered a unique insight into Seoul’s dynamic atmosphere and lifestyle.

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Spring time in Korea, cherry blossoms and more!

My visit to South Korea 2023 was very close to the cherry blossom peak dates in Seoul, so I got to enjoy many blossoms and beautiful flowers! Nowadays many countries have imported the beloved japanese trees, so it´s not like you have to come all the way to Asia to […]

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Halong Bay, Vietnam

One of the most beautiful places I visited in Vietnam was Halong Bay, situated in the Gulf of Tonkin in Quang Ninh province, northeastern part of Vietnam and approximately 170 km from Hanoi. It is known for having a beautiful display of more than one thousand limestone mountains raising up […]

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Uzbekistan: The best color comes from people!

This post is dedicated to share some of the color I found in this beautiful country, not only in the architecture, food and local markets, but particularly on the people. One of the things I enjoyed the most was just watching local women and their dresses full of color. Due […]

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Khiva, another gem of Uzbekistan

The writer details their trip to Khiva, Uzbekistan – a well-preserved medieval city, UNESCO World Heritage site, first in Central Asia. They describe beautiful Islamic architecture, unique minarets, and charming old town. They recommend staying in hotels based in the Itchan Kala neighborhood with one full day enough to explore. Highlights are the tall, colorful minarets and stunning blue-tiled courtyards.

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